Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 2 cups (500g) thick, full-fat Greek yogurt; 1 large English cucumber, grated and drained of excess liquid; 4 garlic cloves, finely minced (adjust amount to taste preference); 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped; 1 tbsp Mint, Freshly chopped; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1-2 tsp lemon juice; .5 tsp salt; Fresh ground pepper (to taste)

3 steps

Updated at: Fri, 24 May 2024 22:31:15 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per recipe

Calories1256.1 kcal (63%)

Total Fat88.9 g (127%)

Carbs54.9 g (21%)

Sugars14.7 g (16%)

Protein62.7 g (125%)

Sodium1296.8 mg (65%)

Fiber2 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

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500gfull-fat Greek yogurt

thick

1English cucumber

large, grated and drained of excess liquid

4garlic cloves

finely minced, adjust amount to taste preference

1 Tbspfresh dill

finely chopped

1 TbspMint

Freshly chopped

2 Tbspextra virgin olive oil

1 tsplemon juice

½ tspsalt

fresh ground pepper

to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Grate the cucumber using the large holes of a box grater. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10-15 minutes to release excess liquid. Squeeze out the cucumber's liquid using a cheesecloth or thin towel.

English cucumber1

Step 2

In a bowl, combine the strained Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and fresh dill. Mix well.

full-fat Greek yogurt500g

garlic cloves4

extra virgin olive oil2 Tbsp

salt½ tsp

fresh ground pepper

Step 3

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or ideally overnight) to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled with pita bread, vegetables, or as a condiment for grilled meats and souvlaki

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